Iroquois West Elem Sch/Thawville

Iroquois West CUSD 10
PO Box 99
Thawville, IL 60968
128 Students
Elementary School 4th - 5th
School Overview
Iroquois West Elementary School, located in Thawville, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Iroquois West Community Unit School District #10. As a small-town school, it is designed to provide a supportive and intimate learning environment for elementary-aged students in the surrounding rural community. The school focuses on delivering a comprehensive academic curriculum that meets state standards while fostering the social and emotional development of its student body.

As part of the Iroquois West district, the school works in coordination with its secondary counterparts to ensure a smooth academic transition for students as they progress through their educational journey. The Thawville facility emphasizes a community-centered approach, leveraging its location to maintain close ties with local families and stakeholders. By prioritizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development, Iroquois West Elementary aims to prepare its students for success in both their future academic endeavors and their roles within the broader community.
128
Total Students
10.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    87 (68.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    37 (28.9 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Iroquois West CUSD 10
Phone: (217)387-2291
Website: http://iwest.k12.il.us
Grade Range: 4th - 5th
Total Students: 128
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 4 56
Grade 5 72
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Iroquois West Elem School/Gilman
Iroquois West CUSD 10
154 Students
215 E 2Nd St
Gilman, IL 60938 (9.1 miles away)
Elementary School 1st - 3rd